What happened: The Phillies and Twins will meet next week at the expanded stadium in Dyersville. MLB and Netflix plan to keep the movie’s nostalgia and farm setting central to the event.
Why it matters: The showcase gives Netflix another live MLB production while placing a game with playoff implications at a special-event venue. Costner’s involvement ties the broadcast directly to the movie that inspired the setting.
What to watch: Netflix’s plans for Costner’s broadcast role will come into focus as final preparations continue.